- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/17/24
- 07/19/2024
- 210 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Montclair Town Zoning Board meeting, property developments were the subject of scrutiny and debate, including the remediation of a contaminated site, the construction of new residential units, and the granting of variances for structural additions to existing properties. The meeting revolved around presentations, expert testimonies, and public commentary.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/1/24
- 05/01/2024
- 192 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent meeting, the Montclair Town Zoning Board addressed a proposal by Montclair Sky BNC LLC for the construction of townhomes on a previously contaminated site on Orange Road. The development plan, which includes variances for building coverage, impervious coverage, setbacks, and the inclusion of an affordable housing unit, has sparked debate among board members, the developer, and residents.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 3/20/24
- 03/20/2024
- 287 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Montclair Town Zoning Board recently approved a application for the redevelopment of a property at 6-10 Erie Street, subject to various conditions addressing community concerns. The application, presented by bdp 6-10 Erie LLC, involves substantial renovations to the existing building, including the addition of a dance studio operated by Sharon Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA), a new restaurant, and reconfigured parking to increase the number of spaces. Discussions at the meeting centered on the project’s potential impact on parking, property use changes, and the community’s safety.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 12/6/23
- 211 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Montclair Town Zoning Board’s recent meeting centered around the Montclair Kimberley Academy’s (MKA) proposed expansion plans, with a particular focus on potential traffic and parking issues, architectural consistency with the neighborhood, and the school’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The school’s representatives presented comprehensive plans for the proposed 8,850 square foot addition to an existing building and a new driveway on the south side of the property.